adminConfusion over trial of Gaddafi’s son
ZINTAN. — There was confusion yesterday over the trial of Seif al-Islam, son of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, after a scheduled hearing on charges of threatening national security did…
Xi Jinping to head Internet security group
BEIJING. — President Xi Jinping will head the central Internet security and informatisation leading group, according to a statement released after the first meeting of the group yesterday.
Mash Holdings revenue drops 4pc
MASHONALAND Holdings’ revenue in the four months to January was 4 percent lower than last year’s at US$2,5 million but this was, however, 9 percent ahead of the budgeted US$2,3…
The audacity of sovereignty
Tichaona Zindoga The stakes were high; perhaps unnecessarily so. Yet this week Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni decided to literally spit in the faces of Western powers that have been trying…
Obama to meet Palestinian leader on March 17
WASHINGTON. — President Barack Obama will meet President Mahmud Abbas on March 17, stepping up Washington’s efforts to convince the Palestinian leader to embrace the US vision of a peace…
Exhibition to mark Women’s Day
Lovemore Meya Arts Correspondent The European Union and the National Gallery will jointly commemorate International Women’s Day with an exhibition titled “Woman at the Top”. Curated by Doreen Sibanda, the…
GBV cases up in Chikomba
Crime Reporter A total of 2 665 crimes of concern were recorded last year in Chikomba District, Mashonaland East Province, police said yesterday. According to police statistics, domestic violence and…
Mourinho rues missed chances
ISTANBUL. — Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho acknowledged that Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw against Galatasaray in Istanbul in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie had to go down…
Suarez to use knitted boot
LIVERPOOL. — Luis Suarez is the face of the boot “every footballer dreams of” — and they are KNITTED. Boot giants adidas have unveiled the new Samba primeknit limited edition…
Zimplats’ half year profit up
Business Reporter ZIMPLATS, the country’s largest platinum miner said its half year profit climbed 604 percent as sales volume gained due to an accelerated production ramp-up at its new underground…